Considered downsizing but I think I'd still have issues. Don't really have a problem handling the Speed Triple as it's such an easy bike to ride fast or slow and not really that heavy. I had no issues at 71 and it never crossed my mind to give up but a few more years has made a big difference. Do like the new 400 though.
Made the most of the hot weather yesterday, set off from home on my own as my 2 sons had work. I headed to Kirkby Lonsdale (didn't stop, not a big fan), and headed up to Sedbergh, then along the lovely scenic road to Kirkby Stephen, great views of the Howgill Fells on the way, had lunch at Kirkby Stephen, but had not anticipated the huge portions they served, then onto Ravenstonedale and doubled back and onto Brough, then back to a little side road I had seen earlier on signposted Street Stennerskeugh that looked interesting, so explored that, some listed building are there that can be let, but you are fairly remote. I really love the dry stone wall roads, and the narrower the better for me. As time was getting on I decided to head back home. I read Triple X post and my heart goes out to you, it is really difficult to give up something you are passionate about, some years ago I had to give up mountaineering and white water kayaking and at the time was devastated, my wife and I had climbed regularly in the Alps, Scotland in winter, and further afield. We now do different things together and make the best of what we can. I get out on the bike as much as possible, some days I have a steady ride out taking in the views, other days I have a rather spirited ride out, my mind thinks I am back in the sixties and a youth again, however the body says the mind is an idiot. I am 73 now and hopefully can go on riding longer. Ride safe all from an ageing Rocker.
Thanks Iceman. As you say, devastating to have give up something you are passionate about. Before I retired to Norfolk I worked in Manchester and Preston and lived in Lancashire (although I am actually a Geordie) so am familiar with the places and roads on your rideout. Some great roads in that part of the country. Philip Youles was my Triumph dealer and bought a couple of bikes off them over the years. Always happy to do business with Philip. Hope you can keep riding longer than me. Keep safe.
What's happening that @Mrs Visor is getting dropped out of this forum, @Helmut Visor? I miss her! Please tell her I said so. I haven't been here in a few weeks due to travels. Hope you're both doing well.
I'm sad to know you're hanging up the helmet, @TRIPLE X. Someone will be getting themselves a beauty of a bike. Hope you still join the forum at least!
I certainly will Sandi we are both doing very well and she is getting out on the bike at every opportunity but I will pass on your best and hopefully she will say hi herself Hope your travels were good, one day we will get over there and experience some of your routes ourselves
@Iceman, beautiful ride and photos! Looks like a great day out. I agree about the loss of giving up something you're passionate about. These days nearly every time I ride I do my best to savor the joy of riding knowing full well that one day (hopefully not TOO soon) I will have to call it a day. And you are so right about the body saying the mind is an idiot! That happens to me fairly regularly.
Carried out an oil change on the Bonnieville, oem filter and I used Putoline 10W40 semi synthetic, this is manufactured in the Netherlands and the company only make oil for motorcycles. Gear changes are very slick and the engine does seem quieter than before, I 'll see how long it remains like this, might try this in my Bullet if it is better. Still managing ok at 71, but don't go for all day rides these days, really don't want to give it up, even if I end up on a moped.
Thanks Sandi. Will definitely stay on the forum. Still got my Triumph watch so can pretend to be a biker
My pride and joy Speed Triple 1050 RS is now listed for sale on ebay. Brings tears to my eyes to have to give it up
I know how you feel,I sold mine last week,I lasted 5months when I moved my previous speedy on,before I needed another. Hopefully the Street rs I've ordered for September will soften the blow this time :-(
What I've been doing with my Triumph today (well, yesterday) is FINALLY riding it! I think I was off of it for nearly a month between a two week moto trip (which I'll report on one of these days soon) and then heading back to work and playing catch-up there the moment we returned from the trip. It felt SOOOO good to ride Speedy again! And, he turned over (again FINALLY) to 10,000 miles! I'll have had my Speed Triple RS for 6 years at the end of this November. Yikes, that's some low yearly mileage but then my rides on that bike are up Mt. Lemmon and other fairly local jaunts. This bike is the one I've kept the longest since I began riding in 2011. I love Speedy! The weather was lovely for today's ride--only 84ºF! For us here in the desert in August, that's downright "chilly".
For one moment I thought you meant one of these @Dawsy… https://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.u...FnJue8_h7FmAo2uvmzcyae_cHAOUJM6T332MQyZcKjRbE
